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Donald Duck gets Hollywood star
CANTANKEROUS cartoon character Donald Duck was joined by his rival Mickey Mouse today as the fiery fowl received his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
"Donald particularly appreciates this," Walt Disney chief Michael Eisner said at the ceremony outside a Disney-owned movie theatre in downtown Hollywood.
"Mickey isn't even jealous. And all of our characters, particularly Daisy (Duck), want to thank you very much."
The ceremony was also to mark the irascible animated duck's 70th birthday - although belatedly, since he was born on June 9, 1934.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse were there for the occasion, as was the tongue-wagging dog Pluto.
Donald Duck made his debut in 1934, in a Disney Silly Symphony cartoon, The Wise Little Hen.
He was drawn by animator Dick Lundy and was voiced by Clarence Nash for 51 years. The duck's often unintelligible dialogue is now provided by Tony Anselmo.
"From humble beginnings as a barnyard duck, Donald has become one of the most beloved cultural icons on the planet," said the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which bestows the stars.
Donald Duck, who has the 2257th star on the walk, is not the first animated character to receive the honour. Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny and the Simpsons have already claimed their stars.
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08-10-2004 03:33 AM
